Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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Customs and Inland tyeveque Act 1890, Section 26. Revenue Act, 1903,
Section II, The following properties were inspected by the
Medical Officer of Health, at the request of the owners, in
connection with the above mentioned Act of Parliament.
13 to 23, Chilton Road. As these flats had not separate
entrances or exits the certificate was not granted.
4, Onslow Avenue. Converted into two flats with separate
back doors. Certificate granted.
4, 8. 12, 16, 20, 28, 32, 25, 27, Chilton Road, Certificate
not granted.
1, 2, 3, 4. 5, 6, North Road. Certificate not granted.
1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 to 31, Darell Road. Certificate granted.
6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30, 31, Chilton Road. Certicate
granted.
Public Convenience,
Terrace Carders,
Richmond IJiM.
A loan of £350 was granted by the Local
Government Board, after an Enquiry in
January, for the purpose of erecting a
Convenience on the Hill and the structure
has since been erected,
Removal and Disposal
of House
Refuse, etc.
The method employed has been described
in previous Annual Reports as has also the
method of disposal of sewage.
Mortuary.
During the year 65 bodies were received at
the Mortuary, 36 males and 29 females.
Post-mortem examinations were made upon 59 bodies and 64
inquests were held.
Sale of Food and
Drugs Act.
The enforcement of this Act in the Borough
has been carried out by the Inspector acting
under the County Council. Mr. R. A.
Houghton reports as follows:—